[MNDancers] Dance News Feb. 11-18

[Lynne Schulz]

Please scan to the end!  I will not usually list prices unless over $10. The correct format that I typed probably has changed on the way to your mailbox!  Get details/lessons list/ recommendations from lynneschulz at cpinternet.com,  952-545-2989. 
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Birthdays:  Feb. 18 - Lois Donnay, Feb. 21 - George Halder

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The February USA Dance MN "Dancing Times" is now online.  You can get a copy here:  
http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/February2007Issue/tabid/116/Default.aspx. 
To be added/removed from the notification list:  dancelist at comcast.net   If you would like to write an article, advertise, submit a question for Dr. Dance, etc. contact Editor annelatourelle at comcast.net. 

 ALSO, YOU CAN ENTER YOUR OWN DANCE EVENTS ON THE WEBSITE CALENDAR!!  Please encourage your instructors/studios to do this - it's easy!!


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MON., FEB. 12
ARGENTINE EVENT at Nochee is sold out unless there is a cancellation, 612-344-7000.

7 -  Beg. rumba lesson by Scott Anderson at Harmonies, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

7-8 pm - NIGHT CLUB 2-STEP Multi-Level class by Social Dance Studio at ANew Spa &  
Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av. S. ~  updates/other lesson info. at www.socialdancestudio.com. 

7 & 8 pm - Interm. ballroom lessons @ Dancers Studio, WC Swing/others at Cinema.

7-10 - OPEN PRACTICE TIME @ Harmonies.

7:00 - Beg. Arg. Tango at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin and at 7:30 with Ralph Tuttila at Rendezvous, 711 W. Lake St., 612-872-1562, http://www.theplacetodance.com.

7:30 - VARIETY DANCING at Eagles Club to good country band.

THE PFLANZ BROTHERS (classic rock, country, soul) at Lees, 101 
Glenwood (11th St and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-12, free, 612-338-9491. 

9-11 - "SWING SOCIAL" at Anew Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, lessons EC swing at 7 pm and WC swing at 8 pm, by www.socialdancestudio.com. 

"Cedar Av. Big Band" at O' Garas, Snelling Av., St. Paul, 7:30 pm.

In Rochester:  Ballroom (easy listening) Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, $8/6, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net , 507-288-0556, 7:30-10 pm,  lesson 7 pm. 

TUE., FEB. 13
1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY (some old-tyme)at Medina, 763-478-6661.

7 pm - Interm. foxtrot lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, 612-816-4446.

7:30 - "Stann Bann Big Band" at O' Garas.

8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson at Four Seasons.

9-10+pm -  ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Four Seasons, $3.

10 pm -ARG. TANGO DANCING at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915.  Bring wine and food or donate $$. (Lessons prior at Old Arizona - call her.)

 7:30 - "Beasley's Big Band" (mostly EC swing) at O'Garas, Snelling Av., s. of 94, St. Paul.

9-11 - SALSA SOCIAL at  Anew Fitness & Spa, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), Lesson 7 pm, by www.socialdancestudio.com, 612-612-418-4046.

POP WAGNER and TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS (country/Cajun) at Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th and 25th) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, free, $5 donation.

9-1 - Music (danceable???) at Lee's, 101 Glenwood Mpls, 612-338-9491.

 In Rochester:  Ballroom Music @ Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 507-288-0556, ww.bluemoonballroom.net, 7-10 pm, lesson 7-7:30 pm, $8/$6.

WED., FEB. 14
6 pm - Interm. rumba by Scott Anderson at Dancers Studio, $15.
"America's Ballroom Challenge" (OHIO STAR BALL) on PBS, Ch. 2;  7 pm, ending on Feb. 28. Also check on Thursdays,7 pm, Ch. 17. 

7:30 -10 - MOSTLY WC SWING, (R& B music by "Butanes" & Willie Murphy) @ Eagles Club.

8-9 pm - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Cinema, lesson at 7 pm for $15.

8 pm - Adv. Beg. Arg. Tango Lesson by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls., register 612 -804-3991.

8:30-12:30 - Danceable music at Mancini's, 531 W 7th S, St Paul, 651-224-7345.

9-1 - CASABLANCA ORCHESTRA (swing, rock, R n B) at Redstone Grill, 8000 Eden Rd, Eden Prairie, 952-903-9500

7 PM - EC Swing/Foxtrot to Gary Narducci's Band at Forest Lake Amer. Legion, 355 W Broadway Av., (from the Cities go north on 35), 651-464-2600, dinner is $12.50, big dance floor!

VALENTINE DINNER with AFTER 7 AND HOWARD HEWITT at Trocaderos, 107 3rd Av N, Mpls, 612-465-0440, www.trocaderos.com.

7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.

8:30-1 pm - Mostly Country 2-Step @ The Rush, Cottage Grove, 7359 S W Pt Douglas Rd, (Grange Av. exit off Hwy. 61), lesson at 7:15; 651-458-0636,  $5.

TRIBUTE TO HANK WILLIAMS (country) at Lee's, 11th & Glenwood, Downtown Mpls., 612-338-9491, $5, 12' X 20' tiled dance floor.

BIG JOHN DICKERSON (blues) at Famous Daves, Calhoun Square, Lake and 
Hennepin, Mpls, 9-12, no cover, www.famousdaves.com

8:30-12:30 - Country/Blues/rock music by Charlie Roth at Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, free,  www.thenarrowssaloon.com.

In Rochester:  Valentine Swing Party, singles or couples, 7:30-10, 2030 Hwy 14 E, BlueMoonBallroom.net , 507-288-0556, lesson 7-7:30 pm by Jeremy Anderson. 

Thursday, February 15 

7 pm - "America's Ballroom Challenge" (OHIO STAR BALL) PBS, Ch. 2; ending on Feb. 28. Also check on Thursdays, Ch. 17.

FREE BALLROOM LESSON for newcomers at Dancers Studio at  8 pm. Also silver level tango class at 8 pm.

CHA CHA Intermediate Lesson, 7- 9, at Harmonies; Advanced is  Feb. 22,  by Kathy Gamble Compo, $10/ $15, TC Rebels $25 memberships gives discounts.

1-3:30 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.,  beg. lesson at 12:15 by Don and Trish.

8-9:30 - Arg. Tango Lesson (Beginners/Adv. Beg.) ,Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin Av., Mpls., enter in alley, by Mark Jefferis, Ranja, and Pauline, $15 each, students 20% off. Intermediates are welcome to attend, 612-342-0902, www.4seasonsdance.com. 

8 -  Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson by Lois at Old Arizona Studio, 29th & Nicollet, Mpls (open to everyone), lavendar door.

9-12 -  ARG. TANGO MILONGA Del Corazon @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 8 pm-beg.class free for diners; $5 for walk-ins, park next door for $2 (get stub stamped at bar)or free on streets, just milonga - $3, Andrea, 612-802-3687.

8:30-12:30 - Danceable Music @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345.

 7-10 - EC SWING DANCE PARTY to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191.

10 pm-1 am - EC SWING/LINDY DANCE PARTY @ Tapestry, Mpls.; lessons starting at 6:30, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, $6/$4/$2 with paid lesson, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.

8:30-12:30 - WC & EC Swing music @ Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lk (off Hwy 81), Maple Grove, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com. and also on Co. Rd. 15 in Navarre.

8-11 - "Mr. Rowles" (danceable blues/swing), Eagles Club, Minneapolis (25th and 25th) 612-729-4469, $5 donation. 

9:30 - "Salsa del Soul" at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

In Rochester:  Country Music at Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, www.BlueMoonBallroom.net,  507-288-0556, 7:30-10, lesson at 7 pm.

Fri., Feb. 16

STAR OF THE NORTH AMATEUR  DANCE COMPETITION at Shakopee Ballroom, 2400 E. 4th Av., 952-445-0412, (off 169, go west on 101, pass Valley Fair, turn left or south on Shenandoah), $1-$10, support your local dance friends!  BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!  www.usadance-mn.org, Mike Youngdahl, 651-699-4857 or e-mail to ek865 at aol.com, 5:30 pm -  Registration,  6:30 pm-12 - Competition/a little General Dancing. 

8 pm (new time just for tonight) - Beg. waltz lesson by Scott at The Dance Shoppe.

TANGO FOUNDATIONS I & II  (7-8p / 8-9p) ~ Social Dance Studio at ANew  
Spa & Fitness  ~ Please verify updates at www.socialdancestudio.com


JAZZ :  Celebrating the music of Count Basie, TCJS presents a "Jazz from J to Z" series concert featuring pianist Rick Carlson and other musicians, the "Twin Cities Best Keepers of the Basie Flame," at Bloomington KC Marian Hall, American Blvd., w. of Lyndale Av., s. of 494, 7 p.m., 952-888-1492, will be dance space.

BALLROOM/VARIETY DANCE PARTY (3rd Fridays) at Lifetime Fitness, 14600 Burnhaven Drive, Burnsville. $10,  7:30-10:30, 7:00 - Lesson, soft drinks, by Sondra Chan, 612-868-3344, Future dates: 3/16 4/20 5/18.

9-10 pm - BALLROOM  PARTY at Dancers Studio, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8 pm. 

9-12 -NIGHTCLUB DANCE PARTY at Cinema, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, lesson at 8 by Jason Barnes,  $15/10 lesson and party; $10/$6 party only, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com.

8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM  DANCE PARTY @ Cheek to Cheek, 8:00 cha cha lesson; 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com.

EC SWING/FOXTROT to "Classic Big Band" at Medina, 8:30, 763-478-6661.

EC Swing/Foxtrot to Gary Narducci's Band at  Elk River American Legion, 525 Railroad Dr., 763-441-9949, 7:30 pm.

8-12 - Swing Music by Steve Clarke . . .  @ Matty B's, 354 Wabasha, park. ramp next door. 

9-12 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley, $7, wine and snacks welcome, music by Michael Cordner, 612-342-0902. 

9:30-12 -  Jazz at Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com. 

9-12:30 - EC SWING DANCE Party @ Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls, lesson 8:30, $10/$8, 612-722-2914.

FREESTYLE/SWING DANCE PARTY at Fridley VFW (1040 Osborne Rd),  (763) 780-3694,  "City Lights" Band, foxtrot lesson 7:30, dance 8:30pm-12:30, $10, by "Havin' a Ball" singles. Wear red in honor of Heart Health Month.  Directions:  Hwy 694 to Hwy 65 North, follow to Osborne Rd, go left at the lights, VFW is on left, drive to the back for parking.

8-12:30 - "Alfalpha Males" (country/variety) at McClay VFW Post 1296, 311 W. 84th 
St, Bloomington, 952-854-1296, free.

6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm. 

COUNTRY BAND, "High Noon," at Withrow Ballroom,12169 Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $8. 

8-11 - Square/contra Dancing at Good Templar Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S, Minneapolis. 

MARDI GRAS PARTY - CAJUN Music at Lees, dance 9-1, $6, 612-338-9491, gumbo, cornbread,beads!  Reduced admission with Mardi Gras costumes, www.leesliquorlounge.com, 

MARDI GRAS PARTY (blues, zydeco) at Schooners,  2903 - 27th Av S, Minneapolis, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free, Creole cooking.

THE IGUANAS (from Louisiana) at Turf Club, 1601 University Av, St. Paul, 9 PM , www.turfclub.net,  651-647-0486.

In Rochester: Latin Music at  Blue Moon, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-12 pm, free lesson 7:30, $10/8, 507-288-0556, www.bluemoonballroom.net. 

Sat., Feb. 17
STAR OF THE NORTH DANCE COMPETITION continues, Shakopee Ballroom:
7:30 - Registration, Sign-up, Practice Time
9:00-1:00 - Competition and Dancing
1:00 - Lunch Break (BRING YOUR OWN FOOD) 
2:00-6:00 - Competition and Dancing
8:00-Midnight - Competition and Dancing.

VARIETY DANCE, 8:00-12:30 - Harmonies, B.Y.O.B, pop & water available, cups, ice provided.  Admission $7 -  DJ Bob Wood, 651 481 0024,  bwood at mm.com , http://www.tcrebels.com.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Ballroom &Wedding Dance Studio, (Formerly Beginners Dance Studio), 2717 E 42nd St Minneapolis, MN 55406, Tom Larson  - (612) 371 - 0300,  Lesson 9-9:30, Dancing 9:30 - 10:30, $10 per person.

"CLUB SWING" DANCE PARTY at Heartbeat, 7661 W 145th St. , Apple Valley, 8 pm lesson, $15 or dance only $10/$5, munchies, held every 3rd Sat. by www.socialdancestudio.com, 612-968-2401.

8-11 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at The Black Dog, 308 Prince St, St. Paul 651-292-9746, 
DJ music and beg.lesson by Lois Donnay at 7:30, celebrate her birthday, $3, Lois 612-822-8436.

8-12 - Jazz Music at Matty B's, 345 Wabasha, St. Paul, 651-291-0404.

PARISOTA HOT CLUB (music of Django Reinhardt, swing jazz ) at the Loring Pasta Bar, 327-14th Av SE, U of MN, Mpls, 612-378-4849, 6-9.

8:30-12:30 - "MR WINKY" (Classic R&R, Country, Motown, and RnB; mostly EC swing and freestyle dancing; a TGIS Singles dance) at the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296, 2731 East 78th St, Bloomington, 952-854-1296, free ECSwing lesson at 7:30, $12, www.tgisdances.com.

ROCKABILLY/COUNTRY BAND "Jack Knife and the Sharps" at Withrow Ballroom.
MARDI GRAS with cajun bands at Famous Daves in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $5, www.famousdaves.com.

In St. Cloud:  8-11 Ballroom Party, every Sat., Dance With Me Studio, 32  32nd Av. S, #100, http://www.mapquest.com/., free lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.   

In Hastings:  EC Swing/Foxtrot/Rumba to Gary Narducci's Band at Country Club, 2015 Westview Dr, 651-437-4612, 6 pm, contact Gary, Cell:  (612) 840-6404, to be added to the guest list for the band; Hwy. 55 S to Westview Dr, S about 1 mile to club.

In Rochester:    "PETER SOLO & THE D'SEIVERS, "Swing, Rhythm, Jazz at Blue Moon.

In Hudson, WI: VARIETY DANCE PARTY, Phipps Center, 109 Locust St. , 715-386-2305, 8:30-10, Lesson 7:30, $10,drawing for group class to be held on Sundays, 94 East to Hudson, take 1st Exit (downtown), Tom 612- 371 - 0300,   beginnersdancestudio.com.


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SUN., FEB. 18

STAR OF THE NORTH DANCE SEMINARS: Shakopee Ballroom: 10 am, 11am, 12 pm - by top coaches, WWW.USADANCE-MN.COM.

10 - 2 - VARIETY DANCING?? to Christine Rosholt Jazz  at Tryg's, 3118 W Lake St., Mpls. 612.920.7777, only space for one or two couples to dance, http://trygs.com/


10-2 - BLUES BRUNCH at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq., Lake and Hennepin, Mpls, free,  www.famousdaves.com. 

3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club. 

DANCE PARTY and Exhibit  at Rendezvous, 711 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-872-1562, free, features The Clothesline Project - a memorial honoring the victims/survivors of domestic violence, 4-6 pm, $10 dance lesson at 3 pm, donations payable to MCBW (Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women). Find out more about the Clothesline Project and the 2007 Violence Against Women Action Day at http://www.mcbw.org 
7-10:30 - WEST COAST SWING DANCE PARTY by TC Rebels at Harmonies, Bloomington,  DJ: David Olson.

6-9 - Arg. Tango  to "Mandragora Orchestra" @ Loring Pasta Bar; 14th Av. SE & 4th St. SE, Mpls.; good tango CD music by Christopher during breaks and after 9 until 10 or later. 


6-9 - Country Music @ Hexagon Bar, 2600 - 27th Ave S, Mpls, 612-722-3454 and also 6-10 pm "Ringer" @ Hidden Haven Country Club in Cedar MN, 20520 NE Polk St., 763-434-4626. 

7 pm - Country music, '50s & '60s, at Sober City (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids) 763-757-7150, soda, coffee, power drinks, pool tables. 

8-11 - Jazz Music @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, free, 612-617-8098. 

CAJUN BANDS at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245,$5. 

SALSA:   6-9 -Foster's, Hopkins; and 7:30 @ Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., Mpls., lesson at 9:30, $8, 612-333-6100 and 9:30-12 @ Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, Mpls, $5, 612-344-7000, www.nochee.com or check at The Varsity at U of M.

SCANDINAVIAN DANCES at Good Templars Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S., 
Mpls, 6-9pm, bjorngjeld at juno.com, w.nisswastamman.org/sundaydance. 

OLD-TYME BANDS at www.WaconiaLakesideBallroom.com. 

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Mark Your Calendar:

MON., FEB. 19 - GUEST COACHES,  Peter and Yuliya at Dancers Studio, 651-641-0777.

FRI., FEB. 23 - DANCE SHOWCASE by Stepan DanceSport and Fitness at Harmonies, 10726 France Av., Bloomington; hour and a half of ballroom/latin dancing featuring multiple-time U S Pro Championship Finalists, Brett and Melissa Stepan, also other amatuer and pro-am routines of Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, Latin, Theatre Arts, Showdance, and Cabaret styles, surpises, refreshments; 7:30pm, tickets: advance $10, free for children, at the door are $20,  brett at brettstepan.com or bolerobrett at aol.com , 651-343-2293.

SAT., FEB. 24 - HUGE SURPRISE at CAFÉ BAILAR Dance Club (Ballroom, Latin, Swing variety) held at On Your Toes, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park,  7:30 waltz and foxtrot lesson is by last year's World Champion, Jeff Nehrbass, D.J. David Olson 8:30-midnight, free to members, ELECTION NIGHT, giving away two Café Bailar dance shoe bags ($20/ea), you will see a new surprise ! 

Fri., Mar. 30 - "Mandragora Orchestra" (Arg. Tango) at Shakopee Ballroom.

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BLUES MUSIC is played nightly at MN Music Cafe on Payne Av., St. Paul.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC VENUES can be found in the Star Tribune Friday "Scene" section or sign up for 25-page calendar by Jim Uttley at go4dancer at hotmail.com.

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Cinema Ballroom has a new schedule featuring some advanced lessons. You can receive a quarterly E-Letter from them also. info at cinemaballroom.com, http://www.cinemaballroom.com, 1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, 651-6 99-5910 .
Dancers Studio also has a montly schedule and sends a weekly e-mail.

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 TSoM (Tango Society of MN) has an up-to-date Hotline recorded by Lynne. The number is 763-576-3349. Please add this to your address book. Also get info./calendar at www.mntango.org.  You can sign up there for regular e-mails. If problems doing so, contact President, diane_hillbrant at yahoo.com.
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